This disparity inspired criticism from a couple of angles. Some LOTR fans characterized it as an unwanted departure from Tolkien canon. Others saw it as a troublesome statement about gender roles in ...

Elven Music in Tolkien’s Legendarium The first elves in Arda are named the Quendi—those who speak and sing. They made themselves known to the Vala Oromë through song: “in the quiet of the land under ...

Peter Jackson made many cuts while fitting J.R.R. Tolkien into cinematic form, but none crueler than The Scouring Of The ...

LONDON — When the casting was announced for “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” the reaction was divisive, to say the least. Longtime fans of J.R.R. Tolkien’s work were divided because the ...

From short-haired elves to dwarf-wife beards to Galadriel's portrayal, Amazon's 'The Lord of the Rings' series showrunners address some common Tolkien fandom canon complaints. By James Hibberd ...

A possible change to the timeline in the upcoming season of The Rings of Power's could have major consequences for the Dark ...

Joey Brown is an interview reporter, editor, and lifelong gamer with experience in nearly every genre from space sims and MMORPGs to metroidvanias and city builders. He has sat down with industry ...

Middle-earth is full of fantasy and wonder but it can also be a terrifying place, especially with these menacing monsters.

This story originally appeared on Winter is Coming. In general, “The Lord of the Rings” is a pretty chaste series. Author J.R.R. Tolkien included some depictions of great longing — Aragorn yearns for ...

William Fischer is an author at Collider. Born and raised in Nebraska, he latched onto moviemaking at a young age and has been chasing it ever since. William holds a BFA in film from the University of ...